My Parent's 60th Birthdays part 1: Southern California Family Photographer

So this past weekend me and my brothers, along with our significant others, surprised our parents with a party for their 60th birthdays since they are only five days apart. It was nice and intimate with just our immediate family. In addition to the party we surprised them with a photo session with the whole family and all the grand kids.

First I want to say that I admire my parents. They are the best parents in the entire world and I get to call them mine. Not only are they amazing parents and grandparents, but they are also amazing spouses to each other. Their love for one another is truly eternal. The example they have set for me and my brothers is inspiring. I only hope to have the long lasting and unconditional love they have for each other with my own husband for the many years to come.

With that all being said this blog will be split into a few posts since there was a lot of pictures and family combos to photograph. Here are my parents pictures together. Seriously, look how perfect they are!

Gone Fishin' : Southern California Child Photographer

This is the second part to Tuesday's blog of little miss Aubrey's brother. David will be turning five on Halloween so mom wanted to get his birthday session done early. When she came to me with the idea I said YES! It's right up my alley I would love to do it. She even brought real goldfish! I couldn't have asked for a better location, lighting, model, and props. It turned out perfect!

A Turns Two: Southern California Child Photographer

I did an adorable session the other week, actually it was like two sessions in one, of a pretty little girl turning 2 and a handsome little boy almost 5. I will probably blog their sessions separate so that the post is not a mile long!

So here is miss Aubrey a few days before her second birthday. What a precious cutie am I right! I have to tell you she was a little hard to get to smile she was looking at me like I was crazy as I made weird noises and faces to get her to smile. At least I was able to get a few out of her. Either way she is just too adorable.

We had enough time after their separate sessions to do some shots together and what a cute pair they are!

Lupus Awareness 1 Year Cake Smash: Southern California Baby Photographer

When this little girl's Aunt came to me with her idea for a surprise cake smash I knew I had to do it! Layla just turned one and her mom has been in ICU for a year now due to pregnancy induced lupus. She has missed out on her baby girl's whole first year of life. Layla's Aunt had an idea that she wanted to have a lupus themed session with purple and butterflies since these are the symbols for lupus. I thought that was such a beautiful idea and a precious gift for Layla's parents.

Layla was seriously the easiest baby I have ever photographed. I mean, she was so happy and smiley I didn't even have to work hard! Well we did have Grandma there to help ;)

 Please share this post with all your friends and family to raise awareness for Lupus. And please keep this family in your prayers and ask God to watch over them and provide healing to her mom. 

Custom invites and announcements: Southern California Family Photographer

Did you know that I also design custom invites and announcements at no extra charge with your sitting? If you need birthday invitations, baby announcements, holiday greeting cards or whatever else, just ask! Most of the time it will be with a photo but I also design some without photos.